Development Associate

University System of New Hampshire
New Hampshire, US
Full-time

Development Associate

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Position Details

Summary Operating Title Development Associate Long Classification Title Development Associate Campus Location Durham Department UNH Foundation Operating Summary of Position The Development Associate (DA) is a member of the Development Operations team, reporting to the Senior Managing Director of Development Operations.

The DA helps strengthen our fundraising efforts by supporting and partnering with their assigned gift officers who work to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward constituents (alumni, parents / families, students, faculty / staff, and friends) capable of financially supporting the university s mission and strategic plans and ultimately increasing philanthropic review and base of supporters.

The DA does this by driving the moves management cycle for their assigned gift officers, capturing critical activity data into Advancement’s CRM, and assisting with various tasks and special projects as necessary, all of which ensures the gift officers are managing their portfolios most effectively and efficiently and maximizing their fundraising outcomes as a result.

Acceptable minimum level of education HS or equivalent Acceptable minimum years of experience 1 year Additional Job Information The Development Associate will join the University of New Hampshire Foundation at a critical time during an ambitious fundraising campaign in anticipation of a public launch in 2025.

The incumbent embraces goal-oriented outcomes and is an entrepreneurial and creative thinker, is able to effectively manage up and across all of Advancement and is passionate about the fundraising potential of the university.

They possess outstanding interpersonal competencies, the ability to effectively manage projects, and are highly motivated, organized and detail oriented.

Posting Number PS4696FY24 Other minimum qualifications

  • Associates degree and three years of related experience or high school graduation and five years of related experience or equivalent combination of higher education and experience totaling five years
  • 1-3 years of professional experience in a Development / fundraising office
  • Orientation as a team player and demonstrated strength at partnering with peers, management, and leadership to move projects forward
  • A metrics-driven, entrepreneurial mindset that informs strategy and work
  • Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and analytical skills, and project management skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; comfortable with managing up and across
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends and at events as needed such as reunion, commencement, graduation, awards ceremonies, etc.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a higher education environment
  • Familiarity with higher ed fundraising campaigns
  • High level of data literacy
  • High level of comfortability with technology, ideally fundraising technology platforms such as Blackbaud, EverTrue, GiveCampus, Salesforce, etc.

Salary Information Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00 Grade 16

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